Update 07/10: Several new pictures of the black, red and white Adidas X paintjob of the Initiator Pack have been leaked. The Adidas X 18.1 football boots feature a very different visual design than the Adidas X 18+, interestingly.

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Update 23/08: 6 new pictures, showing an indoor takedown of the Adidas X boots, that will drop in December as part of the 'Initiator Pack', have leaked.

The Adidas X 18 will be launched in a classy black, red and white paint job towards the end of this year as part of the Initiator collection.

Adidas X 18.1 - Core Black / White / Scarlet

A classic Adidas look, the new X 18 boots are split between black in the front and red in the collar area. The sole plate is also color-blocked, with the front being black and the rear white. White 3 Stripes complete the design.

The Adidas X 18.1 has a Speedmesh upper and a speed closure system (lacing) and a Claw collar, all of which offer a lightweight, minimalistic feel. The molded external heel counter offers protection.

Adidas X 18.1 - Features

Speedmesh upper engineered to offer minimalistic feel

Speed closure system that combines lightweight thin speed laces weaved together through a cable-wire construction

Claw collar with new stretch materials to provide stability, support and lock down fit

Molded Heel counter provides a snug and stable fit that locks your foot firmly in place during explosive acceleration

Speedframe outsole features state of the art lightweight drillium tooling and minimalistic construction offers traction for rapid acceleration